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Westgate Museum
Contact Info
Fortified medieval gateway. A debtors' prison for 150 years, with walls covered in prisoners' graffiti. Unique collection of weights and measures on display and a Tudor ceiling from Winchester College. Also armour and a gibbet. Rooftop city views. Brass rubbing and quiz. Audio introduction.
School parties by appointment.
Access: up steep stone stairs with handrail.
Opening Times
Opening 2010 9 Feb 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
Opening 2010 1 Apr 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
* Due to delayed building work, the Museum will now be re-opening on Tuesday 9th February 2010, at 10am.
The scaffolding will still be in place but it will be business as usual.
Please note that the Museum will also be closed to visitors between Monday 22 February and Wednesday 24 February inclusive, in order to carry out essential maintenance. Doors will reopen on Thursday 25 February, as normal.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit to Winchester.
Road Directions
The Westgate is located at the top of the High Street.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Parking & Transport
- Railway station within walking distance
Establishment Features
- Gift shop
